The Kingston Academy

Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PE · Kingston upon Thames grammar school

Ofsted: Outstanding Mixed
Progress 8 (2023/24)
1.16

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2018-05-15)

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes

What the entrance test covers

Each Tiffin school sets its own TWO-STAGE test (separate registrations and dates): Stage 1 — English and maths, partly multiple-choice, with elements similar to GL and CEM styles plus school-specific question types. Used as a screen: only high scorers are invited to Stage 2. Stage 2 — English and maths papers set by the school itself: comprehension, a writing task, and standard-format maths questions (written answers, not multiple-choice). Scoring (Tiffin Girls' published model): a Combined Mark weighted 60% English / 40% maths — the English mark comes solely from Stage 2, while the maths mark combines Stage 2 and Stage 1 results 3:1. Tiffin School (boys) uses a similar two-stage structure — check each school's current admissions page for exact weightings and dates.

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Kingston upon Thames admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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